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Christopher Cross

rock music · 1980–1984

Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross — cover art

Picture a sun-drenched afternoon, the soft strumming of a guitar drifting through the air, as Christopher Cross’s smooth vocals take center stage. This American singer and songwriter has a knack for crafting sentimental rock ballads that resonate with a generation. With classics like "Sailing" and "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)," he captures the essence of longing and adventure, inviting listeners to set their own sails for life’s journey. Tracks such as "Ride Like the Wind" and "Think of Laura" showcase his lyrical prowess and melodic charm, making him a staple on playlists for road trips and lazy Sundays alike. With each note, Cross transports us back to simpler times, when music was a soundtrack to our dreams and heartbeats.

The facts

  • United States
  • rock music, sentimental ballad
  • On Warner Bros. Records, Reprise Records, Ariola

Christopher Cross in the crate

Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross — cover art
Ride Like the Wind
Christopher Cross
1980
Sailing (2019 Remaster) by Christopher Cross — cover art
Sailing (2019 Remaster)
Christopher Cross
1980
Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) by Christopher Cross — cover art
Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)
Christopher Cross
1981
All Right (2019 Remaster) by Christopher Cross — cover art
All Right (2019 Remaster)
Christopher Cross
1983
Think of Laura by Christopher Cross — cover art
Think of Laura
Christopher Cross
1984

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